Why ADHDers Struggle to Rest: Jess DuBose Podcast Interview | The Vibe With Ky Podcast

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Episode Summary

In this episode of The Vibe With Ky, Jess DuBose joins Ky to discuss why traditional ideas of rest often fail people with ADHD—and what to do instead. Jess introduces the concept of the seven types of rest and explains how rest is more than just sleep or stillness. The conversation covers why ADHDers often feel guilty when they’re not being productive, how to recognize what kind of rest you actually need, and what recovery looks like for a nervous system that’s constantly on. Jess also shares insights from her course Rest Like a Rebel, which is designed specifically for ADHDers who struggle to slow down. Topics include navigating transitions, managing internal resistance, and redefining rest as a necessary part of life, not something you have to earn.

✨ Highlights & Takeaways

• Rest isn’t always what it looks like.
  Just because you're sitting down doesn’t mean you're resting. If your mind is racing or you're feeling guilty, it’s not actually rest.

• There’s more than one kind of rest.
  Jess breaks down seven types of rest—physical, mental, emotional, and more—so you can figure out what kind you actually need.

• Scrolling can go either way.
  Sometimes it’s a break. Sometimes it’s just avoidance. The difference is how you feel during and after.

• You don’t need to earn rest.
  ADHDers often treat rest like a reward for being productive. Jess challenges that idea and makes the case for rest as a basic need.

• Transitions are hard for ADHD brains.
  That moment between tasks—getting out of the car, shifting gears—can feel like a wall. It’s real, and there are ways to work with it.

• Rest doesn’t have to mean stillness.
  A walk, cleaning, or even swimming can be rest if it helps your brain reset. Intent matters more than posture.

📚 Resources Mentioned in This Episode

🛌 Rest Like a Rebel: 7 Types of Rest for ADHDers Who Don’t Want to Sit Still
This isn’t your average rest course. Bite-sized videos, real talk, and rest experiments that honor your energy. For ADHDers who can’t stand stillness culture.
https://jessdubose.com/rest

🧭 Free ADHD Strategy Call
Not sure where to start? This 30-minute call is a space to talk things through, ask questions, and get a clearer sense of what kind of support might actually work for you.
https://link.shiftinmarketing.com/widget/bookings/adhdfreestrategycall